<![CDATA[St James Academy News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk%2Fnews%2Dand%2Devents%2Flatest%2Dnews Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Mon, 19 May 2025 13:52:43 GMT Mon, 19 May 2025 13:52:43 GMT <![CDATA[ St James Academy's Star Poet Heads to Shakespeare’s Globe ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/st-james-academys-star-poet-heads-to-shakespeares-globe St James Academy is thrilled to announce that Fatima, a talented learner from our school, has emerged as a finalist in the prestigious Key Stage 3 Classic Competition of the Poetry By Heart National Competition. This remarkable achievement highlights Fatima's exceptional skill in the art of poetic recitation.

]]> Mon, 19 May 2025 13:52:43 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/st-james-academys-star-poet-heads-to-shakespeares-globe <![CDATA[ Sustaining Success at St James Academy ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/sustaining-success-at-st-james-academy Year 11 learners at St James Academy celebrated their results today (Thursday 22nd August 2024)

]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 09:30:46 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/sustaining-success-at-st-james-academy <![CDATA[ A groundbreaking Ofsted judgement for St James Academy ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/a-groundbreaking-ofsted-judgement-for-st-james-academy St James Academy received a ‘good’ rating in all areas in a recent Ofsted inspection. The outcome is a momentous occasion for the school as it was last rated ‘good’ nearly two decades ago. The report praises the school for being inclusive and a place where pupils feel that they can be themselves in a safe environment.

]]> Mon, 1 Jul 2024 14:43:20 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/a-groundbreaking-ofsted-judgement-for-st-james-academy <![CDATA[ Autumn Term Newsletter 2023/24 ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/autumn-term-newsletter-2023-24 The end of the Autumn Term and the prospect of the new year ahead means that this time
of the year is a natural time for reflection.

]]> Thu, 21 Dec 2023 12:31:00 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/autumn-term-newsletter-2023-24 <![CDATA[ Above the national average for academic progress ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/above-the-national-average-for-academic-progress Learners make better progress during their time at St James than they would at an average school.

]]> Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:02:36 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/above-the-national-average-for-academic-progress <![CDATA[ Another great set of GCSE results ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/another-great-set-of-gcse-results Once again, St James Academy increased the proportion of learners achieving the gold standard Grade 5+ in English and Mathematics.

]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:06:18 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/another-great-set-of-gcse-results <![CDATA[ Record Results for Dudley Academies Trust ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/record-results-for-dudley-academies-trust August marked a landmark occasion as GCSE and vocational qualifications were awarded, based on formal examinations for the first time since 2019. It also marked a landmark occasion for Dudley Academies Trust which is celebrated record results.

]]> Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:01:10 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/record-results-for-dudley-academies-trust <![CDATA[ Local schools have two finalists in national competition ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/local-schools-have-two-finalists-in-national-competition Chloe Hart from The Link Academy and Ethan McDonald from St James Academy, which are part of Dudley Academies Trust, are heading to London to take part in the national finals of Poetry By Heart, a competition entered by hundreds of schools across the nation.

]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2022 13:31:18 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/local-schools-have-two-finalists-in-national-competition <![CDATA[ Operation Safer Schools 2021 comes to St James ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/operation-safer-schools-2021-comes-to-st-james A police campaign to keep young people safe has started across Dudley.

]]> Fri, 1 Oct 2021 08:45:35 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/operation-safer-schools-2021-comes-to-st-james <![CDATA[ Three Years of improved GCSE results ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/four-years-of-improved-gcse-results Principal, Ian Moore, is delighted to announce three years of improved exam results.

]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2021 16:26:37 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/four-years-of-improved-gcse-results <![CDATA[ Summer Newsletter ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/summer-newsletter Please see our Summer newsletter, below:

]]> Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:20:54 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news-and-events/latest-news/summer-newsletter <![CDATA[ LA safeguarding letter to parents and carers ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=38 Dudley LA has issued a letter to parents and carers containing an urgent safeguarding alert regarding the social media platform Tik Tok.

]]> Thu, 10 Sep 2020 13:17:53 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=38 <![CDATA[ GCSE Results 2020 ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=36 Real progress at all four secondary academies in Dudley Academies Trust.

Statement from Jo Higgins, Chief Executive of Dudley Academies Trust.

]]> Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:03:50 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=36 <![CDATA[ Year 11 Results Day and Leavers' Hoodies ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=35 Results Day is coming soon and preparations are underway to welcome our Year 11 students back to the Academy to collect their results.

]]> Sat, 1 Aug 2020 17:26:04 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=35 <![CDATA[ Year 11 Survey ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=34 If you are a member of the Year 11 Class of 2020, Dudley Academies Trust wants to hear from you about your plans for next academic year.

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:12:17 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=34 <![CDATA[ Travel Survey ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=33 Active Black Country are seeking to understand how people intend to travel to work and school in greater detail.  

]]> Mon, 8 Jun 2020 14:47:48 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=33 <![CDATA[ ​​​​​​​COVID-19: Temporary extension of Free School Meals eligibility ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=32 During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Government is temporarily extending the offer of free school meals to include families who fit into one of the categories below.

]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:54:21 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=32 <![CDATA[ Chester Zoo Virtual Tour ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=31  Another great activity for our learners to get involved with over the Easter Holidays!

]]> Thu, 9 Apr 2020 11:12:10 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=31 <![CDATA[ Covid-19 : Chief Executive Update 2 ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=30 Please see this update from DAT Chief Executive, Jo Higgins.

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:21:56 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=30 <![CDATA[ Letter from the Chief Executive ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=29 As you are aware the worldwide outbreak of Covid-19 is resulting in changes to how organisations operate and as a result I have taken the decision to make the following changes to our procedures over the next weeks.

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:20:19 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=29 <![CDATA[ Dudley College Open Day ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=28 Fri, 6 Mar 2020 15:12:10 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=28 <![CDATA[ Primary School Parents : see our Academy in action! ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=27 Guided tours available to see St James Academy during the school day.

]]> Mon, 2 Mar 2020 20:01:10 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=27 <![CDATA[ Coronavirus Update ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=26 This is a rapidly evolving situation where information is being gathered and assessed daily by Public Health England. 

Today the Department for Education have launched a new helpline to answer questions about COVID-19 related to education.  Staff, parents and young people can contact the helpline as follows:

Phone: 0800 046 8687

Email: DfE.coronavirushelpline@education.gov.uk

Opening hours: 8am to 6pm (Monday to Friday)

No school should close in response to a suspected (or confirmed) COVID-19 case unless directed to do so by Public Health England.

]]> Mon, 2 Mar 2020 19:52:19 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=26 <![CDATA[ Dudley College Open Day ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=25 Saturday, January 18   10 am to 2 pm

]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2020 09:40:28 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=25 <![CDATA[ Upgrade Steps Up ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=24 The Upgrade Mission for all learners in Year 11 really steps up in January.

]]> Fri, 6 Dec 2019 15:28:08 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=24 <![CDATA[ Progress means Prizes means Pies ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=23 Pie 'n' Chips Prize Giving packs them in!

]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2019 15:15:07 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=23 <![CDATA[ INSET Day & October Half Term ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=21 INSET Day

The Academy is closed for INSET Day on Friday 25th October 2019. 

October half-term

The last day of term is Thursday 24th October 2019. Students return on Monday 4th November 2019 at the normal time.

]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2019 12:45:17 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=21 <![CDATA[ 2019 - 2020 Open Events ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=20 Our Open Evening will take place on Tuesday 24th September from 6pm to 8 pm.

There are also two Open Mornings - Wednesday 25th September and Thursday 26th September from 9:30am - 12:00pm.

Our prospectus can be downloaded below. A copy can also be collected from the Academy.

For any further information please contact the Academy.

]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2019 12:43:14 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=20 <![CDATA[ St James Academy appoints new Principal ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=19 St James Academy is delighted to announce that Ian Moore has been appointed as the school’s new Principal. 

Now under new leadership, with support from staff and our trust sponsor Dudley Academies Trust - the school is undergoing a period of transformation.

Mr Moore has been a key member of the school staff since 2012 when he joined as Deputy Head, later becoming Vice Principal and then, in January 2019, Acting Principal.

His leadership team and the teaching staff at St James helped the academy to improve both attainment and progress significantly in 2019, with some key departments achieving 100% pass rates.

Mr Moore himself said, “I feel both proud and privileged to be appointed as Principal at St James Academy. Having grown up in the Dudley area, it is great to be able to work in my local community.

]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2019 12:39:19 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=19 <![CDATA[ Welcome Back! ]]> https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=18 A huge welcome back to all our students after the summer break.

  • We've welcomed 180 new students into our Year 7 group during the first few weeks of the new term. 
  • We've had I.T. systems, site and estates work completed during the summer months - from over 30 new computers installed in our refurbished I.T. suite to electrical work and upgrades across the school.
  • We've had some staff bid us farewell and some new staff start with us.
  • The seating in our new lecture theatre is being installed this week.

Phew! - A busy first few weeks for students and staff.

We hope our new Year 7s had a great first couple of weeks, have started to settle into school life at St James and to continue their educational journey they have started with us here.

]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2019 12:39:48 GMT https://www.stjamesacademy.org.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=18